Hewete Haileselassie
@Hewete
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Editor @birdstoryagency Former senior Journo @bbcafrica / trustee @HamlinFistulaUK & @AAH_UK Happiest on the road in Africa. 7 cats in 2 continents 🐱
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Joined October 2010
Twitter can be such a lovely place. The bird that kept me company when I moved to Kenya 🇰🇪in 2018 with her nocturnal song has been identified with the help of @BDR_Photography. It’s the Abyssinian nightjar and I’m thrilled. Even the name is apt ❤️🐦🐦🐦
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Africa's New Power Move: Mineral wealth isn't a curse, it's leverage. African nations are negotiating deals for industrial growth & self-funded security. The script is flipped. Read the full story on bird story agency. #AfricaRising #MineralWealth #Sovereignty
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Deepfake pornography is on the rise. It is when a woman has her photos taken without her consent - and manipulated into pornography using AI. We spoke to two women, Debra 🇰🇪& Jordin🇪🇹, who recently went through this. https://t.co/SUeBCXfaEg
@samirasawlani @Hewete
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Africa's First EU-Approved EV: Morocco's Neo Motors unveiled the E-NEO Dial E, the first African-built car to secure full EU quality approval. The standard is rising. Read the full story on bird story agency. https://t.co/hdoUvykfIn
#Morocco #madeinafrica #Innovation #EV
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It would be amazing if we could get a round of applause going at Stamford bridge in memory of Tom on Sunday. 💙 Applause to last for a minute in the 22nd minute.⚽️💙 Please RT to spread the word💙
Tom had a catastrophic brain bleed last night. He’s in a coma and the chances of him waking up are next to none. It feels like something too personal to post on the internet but if you know Tom or not, please just pray for him. - Tom’s fiancée, Abi
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Meet @amandaetuk, the 'operator-turned-ecosystem architect' who solved Nigeria's logistics gap by founding Messenger, and now directs @CascadorNigeria growth for high-traction founders. Read the full story on bird story agency.
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@gatesfoundation @OpenSocietyAfr @UNESCO @DutchMFA @CIVICUSalliance @Meta @cijournalism @WANEP_Regional @DemocracyR @NRGInstitute @osasuigbinedion @repakinrotimijr @asmaubenzies @PremiumTimesng @winniesolarin @mojeed07 @NGfmafs @myfarmmonitor @cafsng The final plenary of the day, “Innovating Sustainable Models for Independent Journalism in the Digital Era” moderated by Dapo Olorunyomi, OON, CEO, CJID, reinforced the importance of validating every story and mastering the technology shaping today’s media landscape. During the
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Keep scrolling, NOTHING IMPORTANT HERE. Just Forbes lining up a so-called “microcap” NextNRG ($NXXT) next to Amazon ( $AMZN) and Kroger ( $KR), explaining how it’s already in their trucking and fueling lanes. According to Forbes, NextNRG (NXXT) already provides fueling services
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"The media is not a luxury; it is the oxygen of democracy. And if we allow it to weaken, then our drive for good governance and development on the continent suffers." - Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), CEO, CJID. The 3rd edition of the Media and Development Conference (#MDC2025), themed
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🥇 GOLD for Eritrea! 🇪🇷 Natan Testealem is the African Champion, dominating today's 107.6 km Men Junior road race! Massive congratulations to our young champion! The team showing was powerful: Keven finished 8th, and Nahom secured 9th place. Kudos to Team 🇪🇷! 📷Efrem @hawelti
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Get the latest updates about #COP30 on bird story agency! Link in bio. #birdstoryagency #COP30 #ClimateAction #climatechange #AfricaClimateAction
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STOP Begging for a Seat! Mwendwa Mwangala Got Tired of Waiting for a Seat And Said NO MORE! Her Solution is Breaking ALL the Rules. Read her story on bird story agency!
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They told you Africa was poor, chaotic, and behind. They lied. 👀 It’s time to separate myths from realities, because the story of Africa is one of innovation, creativity, and unstoppable growth. 🌍🔥 #BirdStoryAgency #AfricaUnfiltered #Myths #Realities
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She shares what drives her, her favorite part of editing, and what she loves outside the newsroom. @AAH_UK
@HamlinFistulaUK
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✍🏽Meet our Editor-in-Chief! Behind every Bird story is a sharp editorial mind ensuring the story of Africa is told authentically and powerfully. This week, we’re spotlighting @Hewete
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Africa’s mining map is being redrawn. 💰 New billion-dollar mergers are putting more power and profit in African hands. But here’s the question: Will this wave of deals finally make Africa richer, or just reshape who benefits? 👀 Read more: https://t.co/SpzTos80me
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